Coordinator Economic Development

• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Stirling, Western Australia
• Free on-site fitness facilities | Free parking | On-site staff cafe
• Annual leave loading and employer matched super contributions matching up to 6%

About Us 

The Planning and Development Directorate is responsible for the sustainable and responsible development of the City’s neighbourhoods - both residential and commercial.

This high performing team, deals with a wide range of interesting planning matters to help shape the future of the City for over 230,000 residents and visitors.

About the Position

The City of Stirling is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated professional to lead the City’s Economic Development team. As the ideal candidate, you will lead a team responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance local and regional economic and tourism development programs, and implementing initiatives that support local businesses.

Your team will also be responsible for identifying and developing funding strategies and options to deliver priority plans and strategies that support local businesses and Economic Development for the City with the goal of business retention, expansion and attraction and local employment opportunity growth.

Key Responsibilities

The key duties of the Coordinator Economic Development include:

• Coordinate activities and provide advice to support City-wide economic and tourism development programs and initiatives.
• Engage and consult with business, the community, and stakeholders to identify their requirements and use this information to guide strategy, policy, plans and action.
• Monitor and review financial budgets to identify and report variations and amended forecasts to the Manager City Future.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair, and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Lead a team of Economic Development professionals.

About You

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Tertiary qualifications (Degree) in Economics or Business or equivalent
• Excellent public relations skills and demonstrated ability to negotiate and liaise with all levels of government, businesses, the community and key project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated financial management skills related to feasibility studies, business cases and projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team.
• Experience in land and property dealings within a Local Government environment.
• Experience in destination marketing.

For further information, please refer to the position description. 

What We Offer

The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Free parking and easy public transport access
• Free onsite fitness facilities and end of journey facilities
• Superannuation matching of up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
• 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees
• Amazing in-house employee canteen
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Generous study assistance
• Active social club
• Employee recognition program
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

This permanent full-time position is a Level 9 Inside Workforce Agreement positions which attract a salary from $119,122 - $125,394 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation. In addition, a Council vehicle may also be available for commuter and/or limited private use, depending on business unit requirements.

To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a:

• A copy of Australian driving licence
• National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
• Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
• The right to work in Australia

More about the City

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 230,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

If you’re interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Andrew Lefort – Manager City Future I 08 9205 8***

Applications close 6pm on 22 April 2024, however please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date and reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

Attachments:
- Position Description Coordinator Economic Development 2024.pdf